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**Title:** Understanding the Shape of Phosphorus Pentabromide (PBr₅) Molecule

**Instructions:**
Answer the questions in the table below about the shape of the phosphorus pentabromide (PBr₅) molecule.

| Question                                                                         | Answer   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| How many electron groups are around the central phosphorus atom?                 | [        ] |
| *Note: one "electron group" means one lone pair, one single bond, one double bond, or one triple bond.* |          |
| What phrase best describes the arrangement of these electron groups around the central phosphorus atom? *(You may need to use the scrollbar to see all the choices.)* | [choose one] |

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- The first question requires filling in the number of electron groups around the phosphorus atom.
- The second question involves selecting a descriptor from a drop-down menu.

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Transcribed Image Text:**Title:** Understanding the Shape of Phosphorus Pentabromide (PBr₅) Molecule **Instructions:** Answer the questions in the table below about the shape of the phosphorus pentabromide (PBr₅) molecule. | Question | Answer | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------| | How many electron groups are around the central phosphorus atom? | [ ] | | *Note: one "electron group" means one lone pair, one single bond, one double bond, or one triple bond.* | | | What phrase best describes the arrangement of these electron groups around the central phosphorus atom? *(You may need to use the scrollbar to see all the choices.)* | [choose one] | **Graphical Elements Explanation:** - The first question requires filling in the number of electron groups around the phosphorus atom. - The second question involves selecting a descriptor from a drop-down menu. **Additional Options:** At the bottom, there are buttons for: - **Explanation** - **Check** These can be used to understand the theory or verify your answers, respectively.
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